Honourable Spencer Chandra Herbert

Spencer Chandra Herbert was first elected as the MLA for Vancouver-Burrard (now Vancouver-West End) in 2008.

Spencer was appointed Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport in November 2024.

Prior to becoming an MLA, Spencer was an award-winning artist and performing arts producer and was an elected Vancouver Park Board Commissioner from 2005 to 2008.

First elected provincially in 2008 as the youngest MLA in the legislature, Spencer continues his long-term advocacy for renter’s rights, environmental stewardship, dedication to the LGBTQ2S+ and arts communities, and accessibility to his constituents. You can regularly find him setting up his mobile office on street corners in the West End and Coal Harbour to take questions and suggestions from community members.

Spencer is best known for leading the successful fight to get transgender people protected under BC’s Human Rights Code, standing up against illegal evictions and massive rent increases, advocating for wild salmon protection, and promoting Arts, Culture and Tourism in BC.

His work to reduce homelessness led to the founding of Vancouver’s Rent Bank which has helped keep thousands of people in their homes. Spencer’s work in the Legislature also restored government funding to thousands of charities through gaming grants, and to the BC Arts Council.

And his work to support tourism and the creative industries helped lead to the creation of Destination BC, and Creative BC.

Off the clock, Spencer can be found singing karaoke, riding his bike, and getting into BC’s beautiful wilderness with his husband Romi and son Dev.